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REMARKABLE CREATURES; Preserved in Tar, Relics From Long Before Freeways
LOS ANGELES -- No one expects to stumble across a cache of Picassos works in the middle of a desert. So who would think that just off bustling Wilshire Boulevard, tucked between the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the national headquarters of the Screen Actors Guild, lie buried some of the most exquisitely preserved fossils in the world? The - By SEAN B. CARROLL
Shakira - Shakira Attacked By SEA LION
Shakira has been attacked by a Sea lion during a day trip to visit the fin-footed animals in their natural habitat. Shakira has been attacked by a Sea lion. The She Wolf singer went out for a day trip to see the creatures in the their natural habitat but ...
San Diego Zoos Animal Bytes: SEA LION
Get fun and interesting Sea lion facts in an easy-to-read style from the San Diego Zoos Animal Bytes. Buy tickets online and plan a visit to the Zoo or Safari Park.
SEA LION : Facts, Pictures, Video : Animal Planet
Meet the Sea lion! View pictures, watch video, read facts, explore interactives and more.
SEA LION Facts and Information
Sea lion Facts and Information. Feeding, habitat, distribution, reproduction, anatomy and more. Facts about Species like the California Sea lion, Steller Sea lion and ...
The Marine Mammal Center : California SEA LION
Animal Classification. Zalophus californianus. Description. California Sea lions are known for their intelligence, playfulness, and noisy barking. Their color ranges ...
Shakira Attacked By SEA LION That Mistook Her Blackberry For A Fish
Shakira was attacked by a Sea lion on a beach after the animal mistook her Blackberry for a fish and tried to bite her, and sentences do not get much better than that. Rather than overly editorialize on a story that’s already perfect in every ...
SEA LION - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sea lions are pinnipeds characterized by external ear flaps, long foreflippers, the ability to walk on all fours, and short, thick hair. Together with the fur seals, they ...
California SEA LION Printout- EnchantedLearning.com
California Sea lion Printout. The Sea lion is a pinniped that lives on in cool waters off the rocky coast of western North America.
How has a Galapagos SEA LION adapted to its specific environment?
So basically I want to know how a Galapagoa Sea lion adapted over time to Galapagos Island.
Please indicate which site you got it from to because I have to do a bibliography.
P.S. I dont need info on California Sea lions or any other Sea lions. Just Galapagos Sea lions
Answer: The Galapagos has many amazing animals. Many have adapted to the environment. They have gotten smaller, bigger, more curious, and many more things. After Charles Darwin visited the islands in 1835, he came up with his theory of natural selection by noticing the unique adaptations many animals in the Galapagos had made over millions of years.
The Galapagos lea lion is called the Galapagos Sea lion instead of just a Sea lion because it has adapted to the environment of the Galapagos. They are most common on the island of San Cristobal and mostly eat sardines. They have adapted to be tamer because they have no enemies in the islands. They are also smaller, and more curious than Sea lions on the mainland.
Category: Biology
Shakira blames mobile phone for SEA LION attack
Shakira has revealed that she was recently attacked by a Sea lion. The Colombian singer, who was visiting Cape Town in South Africa last weekend when the incident occurred, said that she was trying to take photographs of some seals and Sea lions with her ...
SEA LION: Facts, Discussion Forum, and Encyclopedia Article
Sea lions are pinniped. s characterized by external ear-flaps, long fore-flippers, the ability to walk on all fours, and short thick hair. Together with the fur seals ...
California SEA LION - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The California Sea lion (Zalophus californianus) is a coastal Sea lion of western North America. Their numbers are abundant (188000 U.S. stock, 1995 estimate), ...
SEA LION - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sea lion are several pinniped from the family Otariidae (Eared seals). Sea lions live all around the world, except in the Atlantic Ocean. Male Sea lions have thick ...
Nine SEA LIONs found dead in Washington state, apparently shot
In a report that is gruesome as it is inexplicable, wildlife officials in Washington claim that nine Sea lions have been found dead in the Puget Sound region in recent weeks, all apparently victims of shooting, according to station Q13FOX in Seattle.
Shakira attacked by SEA LION
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- Colombian pop singer Shakira has blamed her Blackberry for sparking a Sea lion attack -- suggesting the marine mammal mistook the shiny black phone for a fish. The 35-year-old "Hips Dont Lie" singer immediately alerted fans to ...
SEA LION Caves - The World's Largest Sea Cave!
Sea lion Caves is nature's home for wild Sea lions and a variety of sea birds and is located 11 miles North of Florence on the Oregon Coast.
how do you become a SEA LION trainer at sea world san diego?
ive always loved going to sea world since i was little and now i am thinking about working there. And i was just wondering are there different things you have to do to be a Sea lion trainer than like a dolphin trainer. like do you have to take the swim test to be a Sea lion trainer?
Answer: The swim test is a big part of being a trainer at sea world. Most trainers don't have a degree in marine biology. Marine bio is a real science and that degree would be wasted teaching animals to do tricks. Most trainers have degrees in psychology or similar fields. The test to become a trainer involves a rigorous swim test as well as presentation.
Category: Zoology
Shakira Antagonizes SEA LION, Almost Gets Eaten - Starpulse.com
Shakira had a scary run-in with a big, bad Sea lion. See how she escaped -- and her explanation for bothering the poor creature in the first place.
Shocking video shows SEA LIONs strangled by debris
The images arent pretty: Sea lions with shiny fishing lures protruding from their mouths or with their necks tightly bound, even deeply cut, by packing bands once used to secure boxes. Seals with necks tightly encircled by pieces of fishing net.
What is the name of the film with the SEA LION in?
IT ISNT SLAPPY THE SEAL! There is a film that i watched when i was younger about this girl and she makes friends with this Sea lion. Her dad finds it and they keep it in their garage and try to feed it etc and when its older she teaches it all these tricks and stuff. Eventually they release it back into the wild but it comes back from migration once a year or something like that anyway.
Could someone tell me what the name of the film is??
Answer: This is a seal film:
Andre (1994)
IMDb synopsis:
Toni Whitney and her family adopt a baby seal. When it grows and starts getting into mischief, it antagonizes some of the fisherman in the town. One of the fisherman, Mark Baker, is upset with the Whitney's because Toni's father, Harry, was appointed Harbor Master instead of him, partially because of the seal. But when the humorous antics of the seal attracts media attention, further squeezing out Mark, and running down his business, he gets even more upset.
For a Sea lion movie, try this one:
Salty (1973)
IMDb synopsis:
After their parents are killed in a hurricane, Taylor and Tim Reed are unofficially adopted by the semi-retired owner of a marina in the Bahamas. The Reed children are also "adopted" by a friendly Sea lion whom they name Salty and with whom they have a series of adventures.
Hmmmm... What is the difference between a seal and a Sea lion? I have to check on that. Courtesy of Wikipedia: "Some species of Sea lions are readily trainable and are often a popular attraction at zoos and aquariums. The archetypal circus seal performing behaviors such as throwing and catching balls on its nose and clapping is almost always a Sea lion."
Category: Movies
Shocking video shows effects of marine debris on SEA LIONs in Alaska: report
Wildlife officials in Alaska have released a shocking video documenting the effects of fishing gear and other marine debris on a species of seas lions facing extinction. The heartbreaking footage includes scenes of the animals with their necks ...
SHAKIRA Attacked By SEA LION While On Holiday In South Africa
Colombian singer, SHAKIRA was attacked by a Sea lion while on holiday in South Africa. Guess that particular aquatic mammal wasn’t really a huge “Waka Waka” fan. The 35-year-old Grammy award winner was taking pictures of Sea lions along with other ...
Alaska releases shocking video of SEA LIONs strangled by debris
Alaska Department of Fish and Game has released a heartbreaking video that shows the deadly effects of fishing gear and marine debris on seals and endangered Sea lions. The horrifying images show Sea lions being strangled by plastic bands caught ...
SEA LION - The Canadian Encyclopedia
The northern Sea lion, also called the Steller Sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus), is the largest of the eared SEALS. Steller Sea lions range from southern California ...
SEA LION: Definition from Answers.com
n. Any of several large-eared seals with relatively long neck and limbs, especially Zalophus californianus, of the northern Pacific.
What would you like to ask?why its important to know the logical intelligence of a SEA LION ?
Okay I am doing a project for language arts and Im doing my project on Sea lions logical intelligence , and doing some research I found out about a Sea lion called Rio and they tested her for logical intelligence and she got a 9/10 , but what I dont get is why its important to know the logical intelligence of a Sea lion ?
why its important to know the logical intelligence of a Sea lion ?
Answer: Sea lions can be highly useful as they can reach places inaccessible to human divers. They can dive to 1,000 feet (304.8 m) and swim up to 25 miles per hour (40 km/h) in short bursts. They can also swim silently in the water.
Sea lions have been sent in the Persian Gulf to protect U.S. ships from enemy divers.[13] The animals are trained to swim behind divers approaching a ship and attach a clamp, which is connected to a rope, to the diver's leg. Navy officials say that the Sea lions can get the job done in seconds and the enemy doesn’t know the clamp was attached to his leg until it’s too late.
Category: Zoology
How long can a Galapagos SEA LION stay under water for?
Its Galapagos Sea lions. I dont want any other info besides how long they can stay under water for and the website you got it from.
Category: Zoology
SEA LION - New World Encyclopedia
Sea lion is the common name for various eared seals currently comprising five genera and distinguished from fur seals in the same pinniped family, Otariidae, by ...
Shakira attacked by SEA LION who mistook BlackBerry for a fish
Latin pop singer Shakira was "paralysed with fear" after a Sea lion lunged for her BlackBerry, she recounted on Facebook. The animal appeared to have mistaken the BlackBerry for a fish, Shakira explained, and lunged for her while she was taking pictures of ...
What is the geology of the SEA LION Caves in Oregon?
I am looking for information on the Sea lion caves in Oregon. I need to know what type of rocks are in the cave and how it was formed. It would also be helpful to know of any legends associated with the caves :)
Answer: http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/LivingWith/VolcanicPast/Places/volcanic_past_oregon.html
Sea lion Caves are reputed to be the largest sea-cave in North America, and is an outstanding example of erosion by waves in basalt.
Basalt:
Basalt is a hard, gray to black extrusive volcanic rock, mafic (rich in iron and magnesium), fine-grained, sometimes displays frozen gas bubbles (vesicular texture), and sometimes contains phenocrysts of feldspar (Ca-rich varieties), hornblende, pyroxene, biotite mica, sometimes quartz or olivine.
http://www.oregon.com/attractions/sealioncave.cfm
"History: The cave was discovered in 1880 by Oregon ship captain William Cox. … Officials at the caves estimate the cave began formation about 25 million years ago and now is the height of a 12-story building. … The elevator was added in 1961 to give people access to the basalt rock cave"
Category: Earth Sciences & Geology
36 HOURS; Trinidad
TRINIDAD is not piña colada territory. Thats part of its allure: Unlike virtually every other Caribbean island, the oil-rich country seven miles off Venezuela is not driven by tourism -- which means that in lieu of sunbathing hordes and Yah, Mon T-shirts, youll find miles of unspoiled beaches and waterfalls visited by locals; a Creole - By BAZ DREISINGER
Whats the difference between a seal and a SEA LION?
Are seals the same as Sea lions? I think one or the other has tiny little ears and the other doesnt. Dont know if that is true or not. Hope someone knows.
Answer: Sea lions have external ear-flaps, but seals do not. Also, Sea lions can pulls their hind limbs forward to use as 'back legs' when on land. Seals cannot do this.
Category: Other - Pets
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SEA LION Books: Where imagination sets sail
Where imagination sets sail ... Come join us at the RT BOOKLOVERS Convention. The RT Booklovers Convention 2012 will be held from April 11th-April 15th, 2012.
Alaska releases shocking video of SEA LIONs strangled by debris ...
The horrifying images show Sea lions being strangled by plastic bands caught around their necks and seals with large fishing hooks protruding from their heads. In one image, a drowned Sea lion is shown trapped in a wind ...
Confirmed: 9th SEA LION shot to death in Western Washington
SEATTLE – A Sea lion found dead on the Nisqually Delta last weekend was shot twice in the head, making it the ninth Sea lion found shot to death in Western Washington in the past couple of weeks. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
What does it mean if I dreamed about a pregnant SEA LION?
It was in captivity if it makes any difference. In captivity in a SCHOOL ... -__- weird dream ...
Any idea what the pregnant Sea lion is actually supposed to mean ?
Answer: Yes, it does seem like a very strange image, but there could be some important symbolism in this dream.
The Sea lion--this creature naturally represents a graceful, elegant beast. And in this dream, it is carrying a child. Perhaps this is a symbol of your own mind. You might have a plan, a goal, or a brilliant idea that you feel you are harboring, or protecting. Pregnancy of any kind is a symbol of bearing something, be it good or bad. Take it any way you think would make sense here.
The school--school is often referred to as an 'institution'. Why? Because we are kept within its doors, separated into rooms, locked inside, and we all face the same fate. Yes, schools are good and useful things, don't get me wrong, but they symbolize captivity, like prison. This might be a symbol of what's keeping you from 'giving birth' to this idea, plan, or thing that you're harboring. Perhaps it even has something to do with education; you're going against what you've been taught, or you don't think it will be accepted.
Take a good look into what you're thinking and feeling rather than what's going on in the outside world. I think this dream symbolizes something internal.
Good luck!!!!
"You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star"--Friedrich Neitzsche
Category: Dream Interpretation
What is the commercial with the guy in the office and a seal or SEA LION playing hide and seek?
The Sea lion or seal what ever it is was hiding from the guy in the office and the guy goes "AH HA" and the seal makes the same noise back... Ive been looking all over and everybody remembers but cant seem to tell me what commercial it was from..
Answer: o it was for that thing they always played it on tht show omg tht was halarious. it was for tht product.
Category: Other - Television
How can I tell a SEA LION from a female walrus and where do dolphins have hair?
I recently went to the aquarium, it was fun but I was hoping to see some walruses (walri?). Then my mom and I saw this sign which said "our female walruses are being tested for pregnancy, once one test comes back positive we will bring some males in!" My mom said female walruses do not have tusks like the male does...so does that mean one of the Sea lions or seals we saw was actually a female walrus?
And if a dolphin is a mammal, and all mammals have hair, then where do dolphins have hair? I know whales have those bristly things where the teeth should be in any other mammal, but dolphins obviously have teeth, and where a whale has a fine coating of tiny hairs all over, a dolphin seems to have none at all.
Thanks in advance!
Yeah I didnt think the Sea lions were actually walruses but...then where are they?
My guess qould be that since they are trying to get them pregnant they have them put away...
But how do you get them pregnant WITHOUT the males?
Answer: Second question first:
Actually, the whale's hair isn't the baleen. Some whales have mustaches, and almost all have very short hairs that end at the outer layer of skin. Those bumps on humpback whales? Those are its hair follicles.
Dolphins do have hair, but again, the hair ends at the skin. The follicle doesn't hold the root very tightly, so water moving across the skin yanks out the hair. Some dolphins are born with hair resembling a mustache or beard.
First question:
No, the Sea lions you saw were not actually female walruses. Walruses are HUGE, ugly, and have mustaches (females and males both). And they do have tusks.
http://www.allposters.com/-sp/A-Female-Walrus-Nuzzles-Her-Infant-Posters_i1009263_.htm
As for Sea lions: They're smaller, and much thinner, and have more streamlined bodies.
http://www.psych.ualberta.ca/~varn/Galapagos/sea_lions.html
Category: Zoology
36 HOURS; Trinidad
TRINIDAD is not piña colada territory. Thats part of its allure: Unlike virtually every other Caribbean island, the oil-rich country seven miles off Venezuela is not driven by tourism -- which means that in lieu of sunbathing hordes and Yah, Mon T-shirts, youll find miles of unspoiled beaches and waterfalls visited by locals; a Creole - By BAZ DREISINGER
SEA LION Facts & Gallery at Blane Peruns TheSea.Org
Sea lion, Top Facts, & Photo Gallery for the Reef Enthusiast. Everything you need to know about the Sea lion at Blane Peruns TheSea.Org
How can i become a SEA LION trainer?
I really want to become a Sea lion trainer, how can i achieve this dream?
(thanks in advance)
Category: Other - Pets
SEA LION Caves - The Worlds Largest Sea Cave!
Sea lion Caves is natures home for wild Sea lions and a variety of sea birds and is located 11 miles North of Florence on the Oregon Coast.
Shakira Mixes It Up With A SEA LION In Africa | WebProNews
While visiting Cape Town in South Africa, pop singer Shakira got too close to some local sea life and got a show of her own. She commented on the incident on her Facebook page in great detail. Obviously she does't watch ...
Shakira recovering from scary encounter with SEA LION - Outdoors ...
Pop singing star Shakira, after a scary encounter with a Sea lion off Cape Town, South Africa, undoubtedly has a greater appreciation of wild animals and how unpredictable they can be. The entertainer from Colombia, while ...
Shakira Attacked By SEA LION: Blackberry Mistaken for Fish - The ...
The singer walked away relatively unharmed thanks to her brother's quick action.
Mike deGruy, Who Filmed The Oceans, Dies at 60
Mike deGruy, an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and marine biologist who through the lens of his submersible cameras transported viewers to the deepest crags of the oceans and face to face with swirling, pulsing sea creatures, died on Saturday in a helicopter crash in Australia. He was 60. National Geographic, for which Mr. deGruy made - Mike deGruy, an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and marine biologist who through the lens of his submersible cameras transported viewers to the deepest crags of the oceans and face to face with swirling, pulsing sea creatures, dies at age 60. Photo (M)a - By DENNIS HEVESI
California SEA LION - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The California Sea lion (Zalophus californianus) is a coastal Sea lion of western North America. Their numbers are abundant (188,000 U.S. stock, 1995 estimate), and ...
What is the california SEA LIONs habitat and ecosystem?
What is a habitat and what is the Sea lions?
What is an ecosystem and what is the Sea lions?
Answer: Habitat is the natural enviornment of an organism.
Ecosystem is a system of biotic and abotic factors that functions together - plants, animals and micro-organisms - with the non living factors.
CA Sea lion habitat:
Around the waters of California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia to the north and Mexico to the south.
Ecosystem:
To much to write down as there are countless items in the Sea lion's ecosystem. Some are:
Food: salmon, hake, Pacific whiting, anchovies, herring, and market squid
Water, Rocks, Beach, sand, etc etc.
Category: Botany
Spare Times: For Children, for Feb. 10-16
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California SEA LIONs, California SEA LION Pictures, California Sea ...
Learn all you wanted to know about California Sea lions with pictures, videos, photos, facts, and news from National Geographic.
Atlantic Wreck Diving
The Sea lion has a heated cabin which allows for the year round diving that the boat is known for. The boat is licensed to 16 and is prepared for any kind of ...
Spare Times: For Children
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Shakira: My Brother Saved Me from a SEA LION Attack ...
The Colombian singer details her rough run in with wildlife on her Facebook page.
SEA LIONs Entangled In Debris (DISTURBING VIDEO)
The images arent pretty: Sea lions with shiny fishing lures protruding from their mouths or with their necks tightly bound, even deeply cut, by packing bands once used to secure boxes. Seals with necks tightly encircled by pieces of fishing net.
San Diego Zoo's Animal Bytes: SEA LION
Get fun and interesting Sea lion facts in an easy-to-read style from the San Diego Zoo's Animal Bytes. Buy tickets online and plan a visit to the Zoo or Safari Park.
Spare Times: For Children
BAMkids Film Festival American cinephiles often complain about the lack of good foreign films in theaters. And theyre adults. When was the last time your multiplex had subtitled cinema for 7-year-olds? Thats where childrens film festivals come in, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music takes on the challenge this weekend with 73 works from 26 - By LAUREL GRAEBER
Shakira: SEA LION Attacks Star on Vacation, 'I Was Paralyzed by ...
Shakira may think twice the next time she considers getting closer to nature. The 'Hips Don't Lie' singer was attacked by a Sea lion recently while on vacation in South Africa.
Baby SEA LION Swim Lesson - YouTube
Jan 14, 2010 ... From 2009: A Sea lion pup at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium takes swimming lessons with her mother, Zoe. First, the pup drops into the ...
California SEA LION - Animals - National Geographic
Learn all you wanted to know about California Sea lions with pictures, videos, photos, facts, and news from National Geographic.
Shakiras BlackBerry lures murderous SEA LION
Latina pop icon Shakira was attacked by crazed Sea lion in South Africa, lured to her by her shiny BlackBerry. Shakira - Latina pop icon Shakira was attacked by crazed Sea lion in South Africa, lured to her by her shiny BlackBerry. © Pixplanete / PR ...
MUSIC REVIEW; Shiny Bibelot From Shakespeare, Handel & Co.
Forget Auld Lang Syne. The best music to ring in a new year is Now a bright new day is dawning, the joyous chorus that ends The Enchanted Island, the inventive concoction that had its premiere on Saturday night at the Metropolitan Opera. The music for this finale is lifted from the Hallelujah chorus that concludes Handels oratorio - Anthony Tommasini reviews Metropolitan Opera production of opera The Enchanted Island, a pastiche of works by several classical music composers, starring Placido Domingo. Photos (M) - By ANTHONY TOMMASINI
What happened to the california SEA LION exhibit at the detroit zoo?
back when i was a kid (late 80s early 90s) there was an exhibit at the detroit zoo of california Sea lions. It was a pretty big pool and there were a lot of Sea lions. now at the detroit zoo the only seals/Sea lions are the ones in the polar bear exhibit, which is a completely different kind. what happened to the california Sea lion exhibit and where did the Sea lions go?
Answer: the exhibit was closed several years ago and the Sea lions (all of which were wild life rescue animals were placed at other zoos)
Category: Detroit
SEA LION - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sea lions are pinnipeds characterized by external ear flaps, long foreflippers, the ability to walk on all fours, and short, thick hair. Together with the fur seals ...
How do I kill a SEA LION?
I need to kill this Sea lion from a pier. I caught him but cant pull him up. He eats all my crab.
I really need to kill him. I am starving.
Answer: Spear him in the head
Category: Zoology
The Marine Mammal Center : California SEA LION
California Sea lions are known for their intelligence, playfulness, and noisy barking. Their color ranges from chocolate brown in males to a lighter, golden brown ...
Have you ever heard of a SEA LION attack?
I was just in Santa Cruz, CA and one of the bigger Sea lions lunged at me from the other side of a fence. It made me wonder if there have ever been any Sea lion-related incidents...Ive lived in CA all my life and never heard of anything happening. Got any info?
Answer: If you ever go swimming in the Galapagos Islands you may have the same experience as I did. Swimming in the water near some females one of the large males came at me in the water. I just remained still and held my nerve and it pulled up a few metres short before turning away. I was glad because he was pretty big and those teeth have the potential to so some damage.
Mind you experiences of this sort are fairly rare - especially considering the level of tourism the Galapagos Islands endure. I am unaware of any attack where the human party suffered serious damage or wounds.
Like all animals give them the space they need to live their lives without unnecessary stress and you will be fine.
Category: Zoology
What is the evolutionary purpose or explanation for a California SEA LIONs tail?
Otters have a tail that helps with swimming, but a California Sea lions tail is a small nub that couldnt help with swimming or supporting the Sea lion. Why is it still there?
Answer: Evolution is a slow process. So a feature doesn't disappear the *instant* it is unnecessary. It will take millions of years for an unnecessary feature to disappear completely ... and even then the genes will still be present (though unexpressed) and may be expressed in the embryos (the way the human tail and even gill folds are temporarilty expressed in human embryos).
[As other examples: humans and the other tail-less apes also have a "tail nub"; dolphins and whales have vestigial hip-bones that serve no purpose; dolphin embryos have leg buds; some species of pythons have tiny leg buds that serve no purpose. For *lots* more examples, Google "vestigial structures."]
That is precisely why these things are evidence of evolution, rather than spontaneous creation. Evolution explains these features as remnants from ancestors, remnants that have not fully disappeared ... whereas spontaneous creation has no explanation for why a creator or "intelligent designer" would include these useless or (at best) less-than-optimal features in the design, or cause them to appear temporarily in embryos and then disappear by full development.
Category: Biology
Whos Shooting SEA LIONs? How We Scapegoat Animals
The violent shooting deaths of eight marine mammals on the shores of Puget Sound near Seattle is not just disturbing news followed around the world -- its personal. And statistics dont tell the whole story. For those of us who live near Puget Sound ...
MUSIC; Sinead O’Connor’s ‘How About I Be Me (and You Be You)?’
County Wicklow, Ireland OUTSIDE Sinead O’Connor’s whitewashed home here, on a windswept beachfront overlooking the misty Irish Sea, there are two talismans. One, a knee-high statue of the Virgin Mary stands with her arms beatifically spread, silently welcoming visitors. The other, a crudely taped-up sign, written so emphatically in - By RAVI SOMAIYA
Aquarium Offers SEA LION Kisses for Valentines Day
(EndPlay Staff Reports) - A Newport, Ore., aquarium is offering visitors this week a Valentines smooch that they wont soon forget. The smoocher in this case is Max, a 500-pound Sea lion. Visitors to the Oregon Coast Aquarium can pay a fee and ...
Shakira Attacked By SEA LION That Mistook Her Blackberry For A ...
Shakira was attacked by a Sea lion on a beach after the animal mistook her Blackberry for a fish and tried to bite her, and sentences do not get much better.
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